THERE are a lot of hapless Zambians who are rotting in correctional facilities throughout the country waiting for their day in court.Most have found themselves in this situation not because they are guilty.It is because they lack legal representation for they are not in a position to hire lawyers to represent them and hence push their cases through the court system.Those who are able to acquire the services of the Legal Aid Board is often long after they have been locked up and made a first appearance in court.For others, they have to rely on voluntary para-legals serving in nongovernmental organisations who do not cover the whole country.It is therefore heartening to learn that the government is oblivious of their plight and has resolved to ensure that legal services are spread throughout the country.The Ministry of Justice yesterday announced what can only be described as a positive move, that it will soon open legal aid […]
JUSTICE FOR ALL
